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Usages of tamu
Mahindi yaliochemshwa ni tamu, hasa ukiongeza chumvi kidogo.
Boiled maize is delicious, especially if you add a little salt.
Chakula cha jioni ni tamu.
Dinner is delicious.
Asante kwa kupika chakula kitamu.
Thank you for cooking delicious food.
Ni muhimu chakula kitamu kuletwa kabla ya wageni kufika.
It is important that the delicious food be brought before the guests arrive.
Ukitengeneza keki tamu nyumbani, utahitaji unga na mayai.
If you make a delicious cake at home, you will need flour and eggs.
Pilau si tamu pekee, bali pia hutoa harufu nzuri ukipika taratibu.
Pilau is not only delicious, but also gives a nice aroma when cooked slowly.
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